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22 May 2026See more
How Much Does It Cost to Open a Fitness Club? Costs, Budget, and Sample Expenses
Opening a fitness club can cost anywhere from 150,000–400,000 PLN for a boutique training studio to 300,000–800,000 PLN for a club with a floor area of around 300–500 m². A larger, modern club with full facilities, multiple training zones, a reception area, changing rooms, and comprehensive equipment typically requires an investment of at least 1,000,000 PLN [1].
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21 May 2026See more
How to Open a Fitness Club Without Learning the Hard Way: 3 Decisions You Need to Make
Many of our partners admit that owning a fitness club or gym had been a dream of theirs for years. Some put the plan off for a long time, because going into the fitness industry independently felt too complicated or too risky. That is hardly surprising — opening a fitness club requires not only commitment, but also business knowledge, a good location, a team, a marketing strategy, and a solid understanding of how the market works.
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7 May 2026See more
Your Own Play Centre or a Franchise? What You Need to Know Before Investing in Equipment
The equipment in a play centre should never be a random collection of attractions. It is what determines the success of the venue — whether children will want to come back, and whether parents will be willing to pay for the experience again. Even at the planning stage, it is worth thinking carefully about safety, the layout of the space, the division into zones, and ensuring the equipment is suited to the age of your young visitors. Read on to find out exactly what you should be paying attention to — and which path is right for you: building a play centre from scratch, or going down the franchise route.
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27 April 2026See more
Xtreme 3.0 Conference: From Scale to Mature Growth
400 attendees, 200 franchise partners, and two days of conversations about customers, community and strategic direction – the third edition of the Xtreme Brands conference, Xtreme 3.0: Customer. Community. Growth., took place in Jachranka, near Warsaw.
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27 April 2026See more
30 Minutes of Movement for Your Mind and Body
Daily physical activity can genuinely support not only physical fitness but also mental health. Just 30 minutes of moderate exercise a day can improve wellbeing, reduce stress levels, and help prevent depression and anxiety disorders. This is confirmed by numerous scientific studies as well as recommendations from the World Health Organization.
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8 April 2026See more
How Do You Open a Kid’s Play Centre? A Guide
The children’s services market is growing rapidly, yet – interestingly – it is widely regarded as a high-risk sector. We are increasingly hearing about demographic decline, fewer potential customers, and growing competition. Does that mean a children’s play centre is no longer a viable business idea? Quite the opposite.
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24 March 2026See more
Fresh Energy for Xtreme KiDS
Beata Kaleta-Lipczyńska takes on the role of Head of Brand, bringing over of 20 years’ experience in building fitness and wellness ventures in Poland and international markets.
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24 March 2026See more
Xtreme Brands at SCF 2026 Spring
For the brand, attending the Shopping Center Forum is above all a time for conversations about new locations, expansion, and the role of fitness and family concepts in modern retail parks and shopping centres.
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23 March 2026See more
Who is a franchisee? What do they do and how do you become one?
A franchisee is a person who runs their own business based on know-how provided by another entity – the franchisor. Find out what this role involves. Is it worth it?
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12 March 2026See more
Xtreme Brands as a Strategic Partner of the Franchise Fair 2026
On March 19–20, the Franchise Fair 2026 will take place at the PGE Narodowy stadium in Warsaw – one of the most significant events focused on the franchise market in Poland. Among the strategic partners of the event is the Xtreme Brands group, which develops the Xtreme Fitness Gyms and Xtreme KiDS networks.
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